Ep.34 | Cahokia's Eunique Yazzie

In episode 34, guest hosts Nicole Watson and Mikaela Garcia welcome Eunique Yazzie to the studio. Eunique (Diné) has a background in graphic arts, and is a founding member of Cahokia, LLC. Cahokia, located in downtown Phoenix, is a cultural space created for Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs to collaborate, innovate, and increase the collective wealth of underserved populations.

Eunique discusses the journey that led her to Cahokia, including a stint as a graphic designer for the Arizona Republic, as well as the challenges of simultaneously working in corporate America and representing the cultural values of her Indigenous community.

This is the first episode in our Native American Heritage Month series. We'll be releasing episodes weekly throughout the month, so check back every Tuesday morning - or simply subscribe on your favorite platform - for new content from inspiring guests!

Eunique Yazzie |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/euniqueyazzie/

Eunique's Instagram |
https://www.instagram.com/euniquellc/

Cahokia |
https://www.cahokiaphx.com/

Chapters

• 1:12 Meet Eunique
• 10:34 Becoming An Artist
• 13:32 Entering the Workforce
• 20:39 Joining the Arizona Republic
• 26:49 Working Simultaneously in Corporate America and Her Community
• 28:58 Becoming a Mother
• 31:18 Starting a Business Grounded in Culture
• 40:37 Cahokia
• 48:51 Significance of The Original Cahokia
• 52:50 How to Get Involved with Cahokia
• 57:46 Upcoming Events at Cahokia
• 59:42 Advice for Entrepreneurs